cassiterite

[US]/ˈkæsɪˌtɛraɪt/
[UK]/kæs-i-ter-īt/
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Translation

n.An important ore of tin, consisting of a dark gray to black mineral with the chemical formula SnO₂.
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Phrases & Collocations

cassiterite ore

cassiterite deposits

cassiterite mining

cassiterite concentration

cassiterite extraction

cassiterite production

cassiterite processing

cassiterite value

cassiterite analysis

cassiterite sources

Example Sentences

cassiterite is an important source of tin.

the mining of cassiterite can be environmentally damaging.

geologists study cassiterite to understand mineral deposits.

cassiterite often occurs in granite and pegmatite deposits.

in some regions, cassiterite is mined by artisanal miners.

cassiterite is usually found in alluvial deposits.

researchers are exploring new methods to extract cassiterite.

cassiterite can be identified by its high density.

the price of cassiterite has fluctuated in recent years.

cassiterite is often processed to produce tin metal.

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